Bamya Bil Lahme (Egyptian Okra Meat Stew) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Bamya Bil Lahme (Egyptian Okra Meat Stew) Recipe). Bamya bil lahme originated in Egypt thousands of years ago. It is made with lamb or beef. This is the recipe as taught to me by my Egyptian mother-in-law while I was living in Egypt. This recipe is a one-pot recipe, making it quicker and easier to prepare than other stove-to-oven methods. Serve with Egyptian or other short-grain rice.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr35 mins

Total: 1hr55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Bamya Bil Lahme (Egyptian Okra Meat Stew) Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

or more to taste

2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat

2 onions

finely chopped

1 cup beef stock

1 cup chopped

seeded tomato

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon salt

or to taste

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

or to taste

1 ½ pounds okra

stems trimmed

2 cups water

or as needed

1 lemon

juiced

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook lamb in small batches turning constantly until browned on all sides about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add onions to the lamb and saute until translucent 8 to 10 minutes. Add beef stock chopped tomato tomato paste garlic cumin and coriander; stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly and reduce heat. Simmer until meat is tender adding more water if stew becomes too dry 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 3

Rinse okra in cool water. Poke holes into okra to help absorb liquid. Add to the stew. Pour lemon juice over okra to reduce their slimy texture.

Step 4

Simmer on low until okra is soft and stew is thickened 30 to 45 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Bamya Bil Lahme (Egyptian Okra Meat Stew) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 387.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.3g 55%

Carbohydrates: 17.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 24.4g 38%

Saturated Fat: 11.7g 58%

Cholesterol: 106.3mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 1150.3IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.9mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 49.6mg 83%

Folate: 131.6mcg 33%

Calcium: 148.3mg 15%

Iron: 3.7mg 20%

Magnesium: 103.2mg 37%

Potassium: 909.2mg 26%

Sodium: 547.8mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 219.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.